Tag Archives: Kelvin Kiptum

By: BBC Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he feared for his family’s life during a campaign of online abuse against him that wrongly linked him to the death of fellow Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum. Kiptum, the world record holder who looked set to end Kipchoge’s victory over …

The construction of the three-bedroom house, dedicated to the memory of World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, has been successfully finished. The project stands as a testament to resilience and determination, showcasing that despite skepticism, perseverance can overcome criticism to yield a remarkable final outcome. Constructed in a remarkable six-day …

Gideon Kimaiyo, the Member of Parliament for Keiyo South, has appealed to President William Ruto to consider offering employment to Asenath Rotich, the widow of the deceased World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum. Speaking during the funeral service of the late marathoner in Chepkorio, Keiyo South, on Friday, Kimaiyo emphasized the …

Hundreds gathered alongside prominent athletes and dignitaries on Friday to bid a somber farewell to Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya’s celebrated marathon record-breaker, in the heartland of the nation’s athletics, where he was born, trained, and tragically lost his life. Kiptum, a 24-year-old father of two, was fatally injured in a late-night …

During the funeral service of the late Marathon World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum, his wife Asenath Rotich shared emotional details about their upcoming wedding in April. In tears, she expressed that despite their meticulous plans, she believes in God’s greater plan. “We had been arranging for our wedding, envisioning a …

Kiptum’s body has been transported from his residence in Chepsamo to the Chepkorio showground, where a funeral service will be conducted. Notable figures expected to attend include President William Ruto and Sebastian Coe, the head of World Athletics. Accompanied by a convoy of family members, relatives, security personnel, and church …

Homicide Investigators Probe Kiptum’s Final Moments With just two days until the burial of the late world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, DCI Director of Homicide, Martin Nyuguto, has initiated a fresh inquiry into the death of the star athlete, who perished in an accident along the Eldoret-Eldama Ravine road …

The construction of a new house for World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, ordered by President William Ruto, is nearing its conclusion at Kiptum’s farm in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu county, ahead of his burial on Friday. A team of engineers and workers have been stationed at the site to finalize …

Four individuals who visited marathoner Kelvin Kiptum’s residence shortly before his demise have clarified the purpose of their visit to his home in Elgeyo Marakwet. Following a summons, they were interrogated at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations office in Kaptagat on Wednesday morning. Their explanation indicated that they had gone …

The family of the late world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has disclosed that his burial will take place next Saturday, February 24, 2024, at their ancestral home in Kaptagat. In a statement released on Wednesday, the family announced the commencement of burial preparations, including the formation of a funeral …